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AO06 SKU

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

82,842 mi
Last recorded82,842 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 SKU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 82,842 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 80,709 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 80,041 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 78,224 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 71,322 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 63,534 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,145 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,363 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 46,821 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 46,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,138 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,734 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,875 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,260 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,772 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,817 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?

Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,947
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,654
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,130
Registration plate lamp not working 2,601
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,582
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,491
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AO06 SKU is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2006 Kia Cerato models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 57,955 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Cerato fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,654 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO06 SKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Cerato typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO06 SKU?

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What year was AO06 SKU registered?

AO06 SKU is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is AO06 SKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 SKU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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